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The Big World Book Bash is a 2 day event that brings authors, bookmakers, zinesters, small presses, artists and poets together in a venue where they can share ideas, showcase their art and sell their products. The BWBB promotes greater understanding of printing and book related arts through education, creation and exhibition for a broad and diverse community. In three years BWBB has become a home for poets, small presses and book artists in Jackson Heights. Partners in the printed word, both the BWBB and the NYSCALTAP expand the vibrant literary community in Queens. By creating a literary space where different artists can come together the BWBB has become a touchstone for the national and local literary communities. The support that the BWBB and the NYSCALTAP provide one another exemplifies a symbiotic relationship between a dynamic community and a large scale event with broad appeal. The event staff consists of 1) an Organizer/Coordinator who is responsible for website maintenance, design, fundraising, vendor liaising, logistical operations, volunteer coordination, press releases and promotional materials. The O/C is an artist and an author with over 10 years experience organizing and curating artistic events; 2) a Website Consultant who is responsible for website hosting, information architecture, file hosting and creative problem solving. The WC has over 12 years experience as a web designer and website consultant; 3) a Program Director who advises on marketing and development for the project, helps coordinate scheduling and executes administrative tasks. The PD is also responsible for liaising with poets, artists, and local venues regarding coordinated events. All other personnel will be volunteers working at the event. Revenue will be generated via vendor table fees, sponsorships from local companies and organizations, and in-kind donations of goods and services. Our grant request will help cover marketing costs and honoraria for presenters at the event, readings and workshops. The audience for the BWBB represents a diverse cross-section of race, gender, sexual orientation, class and age. The target population are 18-65 year olds with literary and artistic interests. The BWBB is unique in that it provides a forum for oft-marginalized authors and artists whose work is not the primary impetus for any other book-related event in Queens. The BWBB uses its website as the primary medium for logistical operations. It

provides critical information about the event, allows users to apply online to become a vendor or sign up for a mailing list that sends out reminders about the upcoming event. The website is maintained and updated on a daily basis. In addition to the website, the BWBB utilizes print media, radio advertisements, social networking sites, word of mouth and the email list of a number of other Queens literary organizations; all told, reaching over 5000 people weekly and over 20,000 people per month. The event is evaluated based on audience size and diversity and number of vendors. Year one brought in 65 vendors and 1200 visitors. Year 2 brought in 90 vendors and 1200-1500 visitors. Year 3 brought in 100 vendors and 2000 visitors. Our goal for this year is to host over 175 artists and 5000-6000 visitors. Our greatest challenge is to address the effects of technology on the written word and the nature of writing itself.


Project NarrativeThe Big World Book Bash is a 2 day event that brings authors, bookmakers, zinesters, small presses, artists and poets together in a venue where they can share ideas, showcase their art and sell their products. The BWBB promotes greater understanding of printing and book related arts through education, creation and exhibition for a broad and diverse community. In three years BWBB has become a home for poets, small presses and book artists in Jackson Heights. Partners in the printed word, both the BWBB and the NYSCALTAP expand the vibrant literary community in Queens. By creating a literary space where different artists can come together the BWBB has become a touchstone for the national and local literary communities. The support that the BWBB and the NYSCALTAP provide one another exemplifies a symbiotic relationship between a dynamic community and a large scale event with broad appeal.

Project StaffThe event staff consists of 1) an Organizer/Coordinator who is responsible for website maintenance, design, fundraising, vendor liaising, logistical operations, volunteer coordination, press releases and promotional materials. The O/C is an artist and an author with over 10 years experience organizing and curating artistic events; 2) a Website Consultant who is responsible for website hosting, information architecture, file hosting and creative problem solving. The WC has over 12 years experience as a web designer and website consultant; 3) a Program Director who advises on marketing and development for the project, helps coordinate scheduling and executes administrative tasks. The PD is also responsible for liaising with poets, artists, and local venues regarding coordinated events. All other personnel will be volunteers working at the event.

Project RevenueRevenue will be generated via vendor table fees, sponsorships from local companies and organizations, and in-kind donations of goods and services. Our grant request

will help cover marketing costs and honoraria for presenters at the event, readings and workshops.

Target AudienceThe audience for the BWBB represents a diverse cross-section of race, gender, sexual orientation, class and age. The target population are 18-65 year olds with literary and artistic interests. The BWBB is unique in that it provides a forum for oft-marginalized authors and artists whose work is not the primary impetus for any other book-related event in Queens.

Marketing & PromotionThe BWBB uses its website as the primary medium for logistical operations. It provides critical information about the event, allows users to apply online to become a vendor or sign up for a mailing list that sends out reminders about the upcoming event. The website is maintained and updated on a daily basis. In addition to the website, the BWBB utilizes print media, radio advertisements, social networking sites, word of mouth and the email list of a number of other Queens literary organizations; all told, reaching over 5000 people weekly and over 20,000 people per month.

Project EvaluationThe event is evaluated based on audience size and diversity and number of vendors. Year one brought in 65 vendors and 1200 visitors. Year 2 brought in 90 vendors and 1200-1500 visitors. Year 3 brought in 100 vendors and 2000 visitors. Our goal for this year is to host over 175 artists and 5000-6000 visitors. Our greatest challenge is to address the effects of technology on the written word and the nature of writing itself.



Project StaffThe event staff consists of

an Organizer/Coordinator who is responsible for website maintenance, design, fundraising, vendor liaising, logistical operations, volunteer coordination, press releases and promotional materials. The O/C is an artist and an author with over 10 years experience organizing and curating artistic events; a Website Consultant who is responsible for website hosting, information architecture, file hosting and creative problem solving. The WC has over twelve years experience as a web designer and website consultant; a Program Director who advises on marketing and development for the project, helps coordinate scheduling and executes administrative tasks. The PD is also responsible for liaising with poets, artists, and local venues regarding coordinated events. All other personnel will be volunteers working at the event.

Project RevenueRevenue will be generated via vendor table fees, sponsorships from local companies and organizations, and in-kind donations of goods and services. Our grant request

will help cover marketing costs and honoraria for presenters at the event, readings and workshops.



Project EvaluationThe event is evaluated based on audience size and diversity and number of vendors.

Year one brought in 65 vendors and 1200 visitors Year 2 brought in 90 vendors and 1200-1500 visitors Year 3 brought in 100 vendors and 2000 visitors

Our goal for this year is to host over 175 artists and 5000-6000 visitors. Our greatest challenge is to address the effects of technology on the written word and the nature of writing itself.



Project StaffThe event staff consists of


Project Revenue

Revenue will be generated via vendor table fees, sponsorships from local companies and organizations, and in-kind donations of goods and services. Our grant request will help cover marketing costs and honoraria for presenters at the event, readings and workshops.



Project EvaluationThe event is evaluated based on audience size and diversity and number of vendors.




PROJECT NARRATIVEThe Big World Book Bash is a 2 day event that brings authors, bookmakers, zinesters, small presses, artists and poets together in a venue where they can share ideas, showcase their art and sell their products. The BWBB promotes greater understanding of printing and book related arts through education, creation and exhibition for a broad and diverse community. In 3 years BWBB has become a home for poets, small presses and book artists in Jackson Heights. Partners in the printed word, both the BWBB and the NYSCALTAP expand the vibrant literary community in Queens. By creating a literary space where different artists can come together the BWBB has become a touchstone for the national and local literary communities. The support that the BWBB and the NYSCALTAP provide one another exemplifies a symbiotic relationship between a dynamic community and a large scale event with broad appeal.

PROJECT STAFFThe event staff consists of


PROJECT REVENUE


TARGET AUDIENCEThe audience for the BWBB represents a diverse cross-section of race, gender, sexual orientation, class and age. The target population are 18-65 year olds with literary and artistic interests. The BWBB is unique in that it provides a forum for oft-marginalized authors and artists whose work is not the primary impetus for any other book-related event in Queens.

MARKETING & PROMOTIONThe BWBB uses its website as the primary medium for logistical operations. It provides critical information about the event, allows users to apply online to become a vendor or sign up for a mailing list that sends out reminders about the upcoming event. The website is maintained and updated on a daily basis. In addition to the website, the BWBB utilizes print media, radio advertisements, social networking sites, word of mouth and the email list of a number of other Queens literary organizations; all told, reaching over 5000 people weekly and over 20,000 people per month.

PROJECT EVALUATIONThe event is evaluated based on audience size and diversity and number of vendors.




PROJECT NARRATIVEThe Big World Book Bash is a 2 day event that brings authors, bookmakers, zinesters, small presses, artists and poets together in a venue where they can share ideas, showcase their art and sell their products. The BWBB promotes greater understanding of printing and book related arts through education, creation and exhibition for a broad and diverse community. In 3 years BWBB has become a home for poets, small presses and book artists in Jackson Heights. Partners in the printed word, both the BWBB and the NYSCALTAP expand the vibrant literary community in Queens. By creating a literary space where different artists can come together the BWBB has become a touchstone for the national and local literary communities. The support that the BWBB and the NYSCALTAP provide one another exemplifies a symbiotic relationship between a dynamic community and a large scale event with broad appeal.



PROJECT REVENUE


PROJECT NARRATIVEThe Big World Book Bash (BWBB) is a 2 day event that brings authors, bookmakers, zinesters, small presses, artists and poets together in a venue where they can share ideas, showcase their art and sell their products. The BWBB promotes greater understanding of printing and book related arts through education, creation and exhibition for a broad and diverse community. In 3 years BWBB has become a home for poets, small presses and book artists in Jackson Heights. Partners in the printed word, both the BWBB and the New York State Council on the Arts Literary Assistance Program (NYSCALTAP) expand the vibrant literary community in Queens. By creating a literary space where different artists can come together the BWBB has become a touchstone for the national and local literary communities. The support that the BWBB and the NYSCATAP provide one another exemplifies a symbiotic relationship between a dynamic community and a large scale event with broad appeal.



PROJECT REVENUE


PROJECT NARRATIVEThe Big World Book Bash (BWBB) is a 2 day literary event with the goal of expanding the vibrant literary community in Queens. It will bring authors, bookmakers, zinesters, small presses, artists and poets together to share ideas, showcase their art and sell their products. The BWBB is unique in that it provides a forum for oft-marginalized authors and artists whose work is not the primary impetus for any other book-related event in Queens. The BWBB promotes greater understanding of printing and book related arts through education, creation and exhibition. In 3 years, the BWBB and the NYSCALTAP has created a literary space in Jackson Heights which has become a touchstone for national and local literary communities. This partnership exemplifies a dynamic community and a large scale event with broad appeal. PROJECT STAFFThe event staff consists of * an Organizer/Coordinator who is responsible for website maintenance, design, fundraising, vendor liaising, logistical operations, volunteer coordination, press & promotional materials. * a Website Consultant who is responsible for website hosting, information architecture, file hosting and creative problem solving. * a Program Director who advises on marketing and development for the project, helps coordinate scheduling, artists, local venues and executes administrative tasks. All other personnel will be volunteers working at the event. PROJECT REVENUERevenue will be generated via vendor table fees, sponsorships from local companies and organizations, and in-kind donations of goods and services. Our grant request will help cover marketing costs and honoraria for presenters at the event, readings and workshops. TARGET AUDIENCEThe audience for the BWBB represents a diverse cross-section of race, gender, sexual orientation, class and age. The target population are 18-65 year olds with literary and

artistic interests. MARKETING & PROMOTIONThe BWBB uses its website for logistical operations, to provide critical information about the event, vendor registration and email subscriptions for event reminders. The website is maintained and updated on a daily basis. The BWBB utilizes print media, radio advertisements, social networking sites, word of mouth and the email list of a number of other Queens literary organizations reaching over 5000 people weekly and over 20,000 people per month. PROJECT EVALUATIONThe event is evaluated based on audience size and diversity and number of vendors. * Year 1 brought in 65 vendors and 1200 visitors* Year 2 brought in 90 vendors and 1200-1500 visitors * Year 3 brought in 100 vendors and 2000 visitors Our goal for this year is to host over 175 artists and 5000-6000 visitors.


PROJECT NARRATIVEThe Big World Book Bash (BWBB) is a 2 day literary event with the goal of expanding the vibrant literary community in Queens. It will bring authors, bookmakers, zinesters, small presses, artists and poets together to share ideas, showcase their art and sell their products. The BWBB is unique in that it provides a forum for oft-marginalized authors and artists whose work is not the primary impetus for any other book-related event in Queens. The BWBB promotes greater understanding of printing and book related arts through education, creation and exhibition. In 3 years, the BWBB and the NYSCALTAP has created a literary space in Jackson Heights which has become a touchstone for national and local literary communities. This partnership exemplifies a dynamic community and a large scale event with broad appeal. PROJECT STAFFThe event staff consists of * an Organizer/Coordinator who is responsible for website maintenance, design, fundraising, vendor liaising, logistical operations, volunteer coordination, press & promotional materials. * a Website Consultant who is responsible for website hosting, information architecture, file hosting and creative problem solving. * a Program Director who advises on marketing and development for the project, helps coordinate scheduling, artists, local venues and executes administrative tasks. All other personnel will be volunteers working at the event. PROJECT REVENUERevenue will be generated via vendor table fees, sponsorships from local companies and organizations, and in-kind donations of goods and services. Our grant request will help cover marketing costs and honoraria for presenters at the event, readings and workshops. TARGET AUDIENCEThe audience for the BWBB represents a diverse cross-section of race, gender, sexual orientation, class and age. The target population are 18-65 year olds with literary and

artistic interests. MARKETING & PROMOTIONThe BWBB uses its website for logistical operations, to provide critical information about the event, vendor registration and email subscriptions for event reminders. The website is maintained and updated on a daily basis. The BWBB utilizes print media, radio advertisements, social networking sites, word of mouth and the email list of a number of other Queens literary organizations reaching over 5000 people weekly and over 20,000 people per month. PROJECT EVALUATIONThe event is evaluated based on audience size and diversity and number of vendors. * Year 1 brought in 65 vendors and 1200 visitors* Year 2 brought in 90 vendors and 1200-1500 visitors * Year 3 brought in 100 vendors and 2000 visitors Our goal for this year is to host over 175 artists and 5000-6000 visitors.


PROJECT NARRATIVEThe Big World Book Bash (BWBB) is a 2 day literary event with the goal of expanding the vibrant literary community in Queens. It will bring authors, bookmakers, zinesters, small presses, artists and poets together to share ideas, showcase their art and sell their products. The BWBB provides a unique forum for oft-marginalized authors & artists whose work is not found at other Queens literary events. In 3 years, the BWBB and the New York State Council on the Arts Literary Technical Assistance Program (NYSCALTAP) has created a literary touchstone for national & local literary communities in Jackson Heights. Through education, creation & exhibition, this partnership exemplifies a dynamic community & a large scale event with broad appeal. PROJECT STAFFThe event staff consists of * an Organizer/Coordinator responsible for website maintenance, design, fundraising, vendor liaising, logistical operations, volunteer coordination, press & promotional materials. * a Website Consultant responsible for website hosting, information architecture, file hosting and creative problem solving. * a Program Director responsible for marketing & development, scheduling, artists & local venues and administrative tasks. All other personnel will be volunteers. PROJECT REVENUERevenue will be generated via vendor table fees, sponsorships from local companies & organizations, and in-kind donations of goods and services. Our grant request will help cover marketing costs and honoraria for presenters at the event, readings and workshops.

TARGET AUDIENCEThe audience for the BWBB represents a diverse cross-section of race, gender, sexual orientation, class & age. The target population are 18-65 year olds with literary and artistic interests. MARKETING & PROMOTIONThe BWBB uses its website for logistical operations, to provide event information, vendor registration and email subscriptions for event reminders. The website is maintained and updated daily. The BWBB utilizes print media, radio advertisements, social networking sites, word of mouth and shares email lists of other Queens literary organizations reaching over 5000 people weekly & over 20,000 people monthly. PROJECT EVALUATIONThe event assesses audience size, diversity & number of vendors. * Year 1 - 65 vendors & 1200 visitors* Year 2 - 90 vendors & 1200-1500 visitors * Year 3 - 100 vendors & 2000 visitors Our goal this year is to host over 175 artists & 5000-6000 visitors.

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